Primary Election Results and Thanks
Sept 14, 2006
Dear Friends,
The Democratic Primary election results for the
Maryland House of
Delegates, 18th District are in:
HOUSE OF DELEGATES 18 Total
Precincts Reporting 35
Times Counted 13557/36200 37.5 % (turnout)
Total Votes 34548
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Beyer, Dana 4275 12.37%
Browning, James 3740 10.83%
Carr, Alfred Clinton 2886 8.35%
Farrington, Daniel E 4902 14.19%
Grosfeld-Katz, Noah 1089 3.15%
Gutierrez, Ana Sol 5558 16.09%
Lawton, Jane 6804 19.69%
Waldstreicher, Jeff 5294 15.32%
There are still absentee ballots and provisional ballots
to be counted and added to the totals. However, it is
unlikely that the result will change.
I believe
that everything happens for a reason. This was not
the right time for me, but I am confident that
opportunities to serve lie ahead. I am grateful for all
I have learned and the many friends I have
made.
The campaign was fast-paced and
took on a life of its
own. We lived and breathed District 18 for five
months. Whether playing at Wheaton Regional Park,
shopping at Chevy Chase Supermarket or Sunday
breakfast at Parkway Deli it seems we
were always
working the campaign into our everyday life.
There
were lots of laughs, some tears and memories we will
cherish (although Barrie just reminded me that we
forgot to get a picture of the infamous Carr mobile
that was sighted throughout District 18 - not only did
our Volvo station wagon have Carr large campaign
sign magnets and bumper stickers, our large storage
bin atop the car was shrink-wrapped with the
campaign logo. You knew when we arrived).
We could hear in four year old Miles' words
that he had absorbed the campaign lingo. Today he
mentioned to me "Daddy, Ike won and so did Ike
Leggett. Does that mean we all won?". I
responded "Yes Miles, we all won."
I have telephoned each
of the District 18 Delegate candidates to offer my
congratulations
and express my gratitude. Everyone in this race had
something to offer. As my dear friend and huge
supporter Sean McMullen said,
The voters of District 18 had an embarrassment of
riches.
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all those
who supported me. It was a team effort.
My family
was with me all the way. My wife Barrie was a true
partner and worked equally as hard as I did. Sons
Miles and Toby always made me smile and helped me
keep things in
perspective. My mom, Pam Bryson, helped with
tracking financial reports and cheering at the parade.
Aunt Jan Douglas and friend Beni Ivey helped with
advice on campaign strategy and logistics on our
weekly late-night campaign conference calls.
Others contributed loving encouragement, expert
advice and services, time, shoe leather, introductions
to networks of friends, financial support, or offered
their home for a campaign event. We had an
overwhelming group of friends and supporters
volunteer their time at the polls for me and a small
army of folks walking in the Labor Day Parade
vocalizing Carr team spirit.
Mark Rubin served
as campaign treasurer and photographer
extraordinaire. John
Doherty served as media director working tirelessly on
press
releases and offering advice and encouragement.
Charlotte Tighe generously shared many hours of her
time, expertise, helpful advice and insights. Alan
Banov
offered constant mentoring, encouragement and
advice, day and night, from anywhere and
everywhere.
Kensington
Mayor Peter Fosselman and Duane Rollins threw a
fabulous fundraising event at the Town Hall. Pete
also shared
"do's and dont's" from his campaign experience and
helped out at many meet and greets throughout the
district.
Bill Sher shared great advice from his many years of
distinguished public service. Eric Knaus volunteered
endless hours of his time campaigning at
Metro stations, grocery stores and Starbucks stores
and proudly wore the Carr sandwich board during rush
hour traffic near the Crescent Trail.
Jane Knaus was incredibly responsive in
producing
wonderful graphic designs, and usually on a short
deadline.
Ken Levinson gave moral support and assisted with
writing and editing among other things. Dustin Finney,
Barbara Scharman, Diane
Cameron, John Cibinic, Alan Banov, and Barrie, Miles &
Toby spent hot summer days door knocking. Diehard
Democratic activist Dee Schofield shared her
extensive knowledge of District 18 politics and helped
connect me with like-minded supporters like
Rollingwood Civic Association president Gaby Gandal
and activist Martha Jones of Chevy Chase.
Kensington neighbors and friends rallied
around me. My campaign intern Romain Cartoux who
attends Walter Johnson High School spent many days
this summer posting yard signs, running daily
campaign errands and chauffering a tired candidate
around on election day.
If space permitted, I could list many,
many other names. I appreciate each and every one
of you for everything you have done. I could not
have come this far without your help in this
grassroots effort.
Although I will not be sporting a House of
Delegates license plate this January, I will still make
my voice heard in Annapolis and right here in
Kensington. In fact, I spent most of today
in Annapolis with officials from across
the state as part of my role on the legislative
committee of the Maryland Municipal League. I will
still be serving as a Councilman in Kensington
and continue with my commitment to build a stronger
community and improve our quality of life.
I have been humbled to have received numerous
phone calls and e-mail messages today from friends,
activists and officials encouring me to run again for
higher office. I will keep in touch and I look forward
to working with you on my future
campaigns.
Don't forget you can recycle
your yard signs in your blue county recycling bin.
Sincerely,
Al
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